After their thrilling performance in Grassveil's town square, Aurora and the other two pokemon that made up their group, Archana, and Douglass, were in the Guild Mess Hall, eating their fill so as to regain their strength.Aurora flicked her tail every so often, out of habit.

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As long as Im with you, time will never end ...

They’ve promised us that dreams come true - but forgot that nightmares are dreams too.

The good things don't always soften the bad things, but vice-versa,the bad things don't necessarily spoil the good things and make them unimportant.

Douglass sighed in contentment as he began his meal. After being away from Grassveil for so long, he had forgotten what glorious food the Guild had to offer, and there was so much of it, too! Barriers of every shade and flavor adorned the table, and tender apples glimmered in the sunlight. Other various foodstuffs were scattered between the succulent fruits, and Douglass intended to taste them all! His mouth watered at the thought of all the flavors that would dance inside his mouth.

He glanced at Aurora, who was sitting next to him. Her twitching tail was concerning him.

“It’s good to be back in Grassveil,” Douglass said, “Isn’t it, Aurora?”

Aurora nodded, "Grassveil is a lovely place, but every time I come here, I just cant help but miss my time travelling."She chuckled and continues to flick her tail back and forth. The Milotic daintily took small bites from her meal or delicious juicy Oran, Sitrus berries and Apples. XD

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As long as Im with you, time will never end ...

They’ve promised us that dreams come true - but forgot that nightmares are dreams too.

The good things don't always soften the bad things, but vice-versa,the bad things don't necessarily spoil the good things and make them unimportant.

“Yeah,” said Douglass. “I can understand that. Grassveil is a tiny place." He chewed a Bulk berry absently. “Not much to do…unless you’re an explorer.” Douglass swallowed. Bulk berries had a light flavor, though they were very juicy. Douglass never really liked them. He frowned slightly.

“But we gave them a good show today, don’t you think?” he said, perking up.

Douglass continued to follow Aurora’s fidgety tail. Although it was common for her to flick it once or twice while sitting down, Douglass had never seen her so…worked up before. His forehead creased in worry.

“Are you O.K?” he said, looking right at her. His right hand fiddled with Leppa berry. “You seem anxious about something.”

Archana skipped to the place where her comrades were seated, a plate heaped with berries balanced precariously in her hands. Now and then, a stray morsel would drop from the plate and onto the floor, but that was expected with all the prancing that the Medicham partook in; these berries she ignored, if she even noticed their falling out in the first place.

She sidled in an empty spot next to Douglass, carefully placing her plate on the table. "Great to be back here, eh?" she said merrily, popping a Leppa berry into her mouth. "So, what are we talking about? Fill me in, Doug."

“Wh-what?” exclaimed Douglass. He glared at Archana. “Nothing much, just talking about the environment here. And it is nice to be back.” A glimpse of a smile touched his face. Despite its size, Grassveil was a wonderful place, busy in its own way. The ever-flowing tide of exploration teams and merchants gave the place an almost city-like feel. Douglass cherished the mood.

Not to mention all the great food here. He would have to scoop out the market here after his meal; the guild had to get these fabulous Mango berries somewhere.

Archana shrugged. "Whatever you say, Doug," she teased, grinning like a madman. "And Grassveil is just lovely, isn't it? I'd forgotten just how many Pokemon live here, or pass by. Those market streets were absolutely crowded. At least we made a pretty penny." With a mock maniacal snicker, she plucked another berry from her hoard and popped it into her mouth. Even while she was chewing on it, she said, "So. How long're we gonna stay here this time? A week? A month? The rest of our lives?"

“You’re a pest, you know that?” growled Douglass, shoulder’s tensing. “And I have no idea how long we’ll stay. With any luck, we’ll start traveling soon. I’m sure we’ll leave after we stock up on things.”

Douglass wasn’t so sure about this, though. His gaze turned to Aurora, still twitching her tail. She did have a few friends here, so it could be awhile before they headed out to perform again. And then there was the matter preoccupying the Milotic so intently right now…

The Milotic shook her head in a dismissive way when Douglass asked if she was okay. "I'm fine, Douglass." she replied, knowing that the Squirtle hated being called Doug, and Archana was already teasing him.Aurora realized that her tail twitching must have caused Doug to inquire. She promptly curled her tail around her, so that it was out of veiw.

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As long as Im with you, time will never end ...

They’ve promised us that dreams come true - but forgot that nightmares are dreams too.

The good things don't always soften the bad things, but vice-versa,the bad things don't necessarily spoil the good things and make them unimportant.

Douglass let out a long breath as he let the subject drop. Aurora clearly did not wish to talk about what was bothering her, for better or for worse. He combed his mind for another, lighter topic to talk about. Then a question appeared in his head.

“You know, how long are we staying here for?” he asked, remembering Archana’s earlier comment. “I’d gladly stay as long as you like, but we should get back on the road as soon as possible.”

Aurora nodded, "I agree, but I think it would be nice to stay in Grassveil for a week or so, just to relax for a while. Since all we do on the road is travel and perform, we don't usually get much time to relax."The Milotic finished her Oran Berry then scoffed down a Sitrus berry as if it was the last piece of food on earth.

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As long as Im with you, time will never end ...

They’ve promised us that dreams come true - but forgot that nightmares are dreams too.

The good things don't always soften the bad things, but vice-versa,the bad things don't necessarily spoil the good things and make them unimportant.

Douglass nodded as Aurora spoke, seeing her point. He too was weary from all the travel and performing, and a week of relaxation sounded like a blessing.

But still, he couldn’t help but think of how Grassveil wasn’t the most ideal vacation spot. For all its charm, it was small and, admittedly, a bit bland. On their travels he had seen magnificent venues for rest and fun, and with much less outlaws crawling around. Yes, Grassveil was far from the tasteful and calm spots most Pokemon would go to have a break, and yet Aurora seemed to love the town. What drove her to stay here for this long of a time?

Douglass pushed these thoughts aside, pitting the group’s lackluster escape spot on Aurora’s long friendship with the Guildmaster. He didn’t want to bother the Milotic with more questions that might bother her, as she still seemed upset.

“What are we going to do after our meal?” he inquired, licking honey from his hand.

She started eating the apple she had selected. "I don't know about you two, but i'm going to see if there's anything worth buying from the merchants in the town square. They're never the same..."She took another bite from the apple.

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As long as Im with you, time will never end ...

They’ve promised us that dreams come true - but forgot that nightmares are dreams too.

The good things don't always soften the bad things, but vice-versa,the bad things don't necessarily spoil the good things and make them unimportant.

Archana grinned. "A pest I may be, but face it, Doug -- you're stuck with me for however long this band stays together." She snickered mischievously and popped another berry into her mouth.

While she chewed, she listened to the other two Pokemon chattering away. It would be nice to stay for a little while. Her feet needed some serious R&R after hiking for so long with all her stuff slung over her shoulder. And, as the Medicham saw it, Grassveil was a nice place to just hang back and relax -- sure, there was the occasional outlaw or two actually inside the town, but there was a guild here, for Arceus' sake. All Archana needed to do was hang back inside their headquarters and let the guildies do their work.

"I don't know about you two," Archana said in response to Douglass' question, "but I'm going to check out our accommodations for the night. Can't have a bed that's too hard, too soft, too small, or too big, you know."

Douglass mulled over this for a second, and then delivered a delighted “Sure!” Although he was miffed at his lost alone time with Aurora, he did have to find a nest, especially if they were to stay for a week. And the market wouldn’t leave in the time it would take to find beds…right?

He glanced at the door, and noticed a pair of Pokemon; a Murkrow and a Butterfree.

Archana banged a hand heavily on the table. The disturbance earned a few dislodged berries from her plate and a few more angry stares from the surrounding Pokemon. "It's settled, then!" she proclaimed, her voice loud and dramatic. "It shall be nice to shop in the twilight, when it's not so hot." She grinned and settled back in her seat, her face taking on a somewhat self-satisfied look. She was about to resume eating when she noticed Douglass talking to two other Pokemon. She craned her neck so that she could see them.

A Murkrow and a Butterfree? Whoever they are, I dunno them.

Still, they seemed friendly enough, even though the Murkrow looked shy and flustered; and after the Butterfree piped up, "My name is Ditrysia. May we have the pleasure of talking with you... please?" Archana nodded and raised her legs. She then swiveled on the bench so that she was facing outwards, then stood up.

"Of course you may," she said, grinning. "We always welcome company, as long as you don't try to kill us." With a flourish, she took a bow. "I am Archana, psychic expert in our little band."

Aurora smiled as the two newcomers. She uncoiled herself and slithered off of the seat. "I'm Aurora."Her tail had ceased its flicking as her attention was drawn to the two new pokemon.

Nightshade smiled at the three performers, finally beginning to feel comfortable in their presence. "I'm Nightshade.." she cawed, alot calmer and slightly louder than before, so that the other two knew her name.

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As long as Im with you, time will never end ...

They’ve promised us that dreams come true - but forgot that nightmares are dreams too.

The good things don't always soften the bad things, but vice-versa,the bad things don't necessarily spoil the good things and make them unimportant.

"Ditrysia," the Butterfree corrected, laughing. "But you can call me Ditri if you'd like. That's what my partner calls me. And it's nice to meet you too, Archana. And you, Aurora." She nodded to both the performers in turn, her face positively shining with excitement.

"Ditri it is!" Archana threw her hands up in the air and sat back on the bench. "So, Nightshade, what brings you two here? Need a few pointers on how to create the perfect act? Or perhaps you want to donate more money to our worthy cause?" The Medicham grinned mischievously, then laughed. "Tell, tell! Or ask away, if you're going to ask something."